The following preventive services will be covered at 100% (i.e., no cost-sharing, no co-pays, no co-insurance) when obtained within participating network:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm one-time screening for men aged 65 to 75 who have ever smoked
- Alcohol Misuse screening and counseling
- Aspirin use for men (aged 45 to 79) and women (aged 55 to 79)
- Blood Pressure screening for all adults
- Cholesterol screening for adults of certain ages or at higher risk
- Colorectal Cancer screening for adults over 50
- Depression screening for adults
- Type 2 Diabetes screening for adults with high blood pressure
- Diet counseling for adults at higher risk for chronic disease
- HIV screening for all adults at higher risk
- Immunization vaccines for adults- (doses, recommended ages, and recommended populations as determined by the CDC):
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Herpes Zoster
- Human Papillomavirus
- Influenza
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella
- Meningococcal
- Pneumococcal
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis
- Varicella
- Obesity screening and counseling for all adults
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) prevention counseling for adults at higher risk
- Tobacco Use screening for all adults and cessation interventions for tobacco users
- Syphilis screening for adults at higher risk
To obtain a paper copy of the documents listed above, please call the Member Engagement Center at the number listed on your AvMed ID card. (TTY 711 or 1-800-955-8771) Hours of service: 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You may also e-mail your request to members@avmed.org
References:
- Healthcare.gov Learning about Prevention.
The following preventive services will be covered at 100% (i.e., no cost-sharing, no co-pays, no co-insurance) when obtained within participating network:
- Anemia screening on a routine basis for pregnant women
- Bacteriuria urinary tract or other infection screening for pregnant women
- BRCA counseling about genetic testing for women at higher risk
- Breast Cancer Mammography screenings every one (1) to two (2) years for women over 40
- Breast Cancer Chemoprevention counseling for women at higher risk
- Breast Feeding interventions to support and promote breast feeding;
- Cervical Cancer screening for sexually active women;
- Chlamydia Infection screening for younger women and other women at higher risk
- Folic Acid supplements for women who may become pregnant
- Gonorrhea screening for all women at higher risk
- Hepatitis B screening for pregnant women at their first prenatal visit
- Osteoporosis screening for women over age 60 depending on risk factors
- Rh Incompatibility screening for all pregnant women and follow-up testing for women at higher risk
- Tobacco Use screening and interventions for all women, and expanded counseling for pregnant tobacco users
- Syphilis screening for all pregnant women or other women at increased risk
To obtain a paper copy of the document listed above, please call the Member Engagement Center at the number listed on your AvMed ID card. (TTY 711 or 1-800-955-8771). Hours of service: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You may also e-mail your request to members@avmed.org
References:
1. Healthcare.gov Learning about Prevention
The following preventive services will be covered at 100% (i.e., no cost-sharing, no co-pays, no co-insurance) when obtained within participating network:
- Alcohol and Drug Use assessments for adolescents
- Autism screening for children age 18 and 24 months
- Behavioral assessments for children of all ages
- Cervical Dysplasia screening for sexually active females
- Congenital Hypothyroidism screening for newborns
- Developmental screening for children under age three (3), and surveillance throughout childhood
- Dyslipidemia screening for children at higher risk of lipid disorders
- Fluoride Chemoprevention supplements for children older than six (6) months without fluoride in their water source
- Gonorrhea preventive medication for the eyes of all newborns
- Hearing screening for all newborns
- Height, Weight and Body Mass Index measurements for children
- Hematocrit or Hemoglobin screening for children
- Hemoglobinopathies or sickle cell screening for newborns
- HIV screening for adolescents at higher risk
- Immunization vaccines for children from birth to age 18 – (doses, recommended ages, and recommended populations as determined by the CDC):
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
- Haemophilus influenzae type b
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Human Papillomavirus
- Inactivated Poliovirus
- Influenza
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella
- Meningococcal
- Pneumococcal
- Rotavirus
- Varicella
- Iron supplements for children ages six (6) to 12 months at risk for anemia
- Lead screening for children at risk of exposure
- Medical History for all children throughout development
- Obesity screening and counseling
- Oral Health risk assessment for young children
- Phenylketonuria (PKU) screening for this genetic disorder in newborns
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) prevention counseling for adolescents at higher risk
- Tuberculin testing for children at higher risk of tuberculosis
- Vision screening for all children
To obtain a paper copy of the document listed above, please call the Member Engagement Center at the number listed on your AvMed ID card. (TTY 711 or 1-800-955-8771). Hours of service: 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Monday though Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You may also e-mail your request to members@avmed.org
References:
1. Healthcare.gov Learning about Prevention.